Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Cascadian Farm wild blueberry lemon organic oats, wild blueberries, coconut, purple carrot, naturally flavored with lemon oil fruit infused chewy granola bars received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real fruit and whole grain oats are in the mix, but the bar leans on multiple sweeteners, color concentrates, and binding helpers. It is reasonable as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple, and the main issue is how much formulation sits behind the blueberry-and-oat story. Main considerations include multiple sweeteners including tapioca syrup and sugar, several juice concentrates used for color, and glycerin and natural flavor add formulation layers. Simpler options: Look for bars sweetened mainly by fruit or honey with fewer added sweeteners; prefer bars without glycerin, color concentrates, or natural flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple sweeteners including tapioca syrup and sugar
- Several juice concentrates used for color
- Glycerin and natural flavor add formulation layers
Simpler options to consider
- Look for bars sweetened mainly by fruit or honey with fewer added sweeteners
- Prefer bars without glycerin, color concentrates, or natural flavor systems
You are viewing ingredients and processing. Switch to Longevity for nutrition and longer-term eating pattern fit.
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
- Brand
- Cascadian Farm
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00021908112572- Serving size
- 35 g (1 bar)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars
Cascadian Farm
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Tapioca syrup, sugar, glycerin, and natural flavor stack sweetness and texture help on top of the oats and blueberries.
Consider This
Multiple juice concentrates used for color, plus glycerin and sunflower oil, make this read more like a formulated bar than a simple recipe.
Good Substitutes
Try bars with oats, dried fruit, nuts, and honey or dates as the main sweeteners, without added color concentrates or glycerin.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal fruit and whole grain oats are in the mix, but the bar leans on multiple sweeteners, color concentrates, and binding helpers. It is reasonable as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple, and the main issue is how much formulation sits behind the blueberry-and-oat story.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple sweeteners including tapioca syrup and sugar
- Several juice concentrates used for color
- Glycerin and natural flavor add formulation layers
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Tapioca syrup* — Refined sweetener
- Sugar* — Refined sweetener
- Sunflower oil* — Refined seed oil
- Glycerin — Texture helper
- Natural flavor* — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Tapioca syrup* (6/10) — Refined sweetener stacked with other sugars.
- Glycerin (6/10) — Texture helper used for chew and moisture.
- Natural flavor* (6/10) — Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Better choice tips
- Look for bars sweetened mainly by fruit or honey with fewer added sweeteners.
- Prefer bars without glycerin, color concentrates, or natural flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN OATS*, TAPIOCA SYRUP*, RICE FLOUR*, DRIED BLUEBERRIES*, SUGAR*, COCONUT*, HONEY*, SUNFLOWER OIL*, DRIED PURPLE CARROT*, GLYCERIN, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE* (FOR COLOR), SEA SALT, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE*, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE* (FOR COLOR), BAKING SODA, BLACK CURRANT JUICE CONCENTRATE* (FOR COLOR), LEMON OIL*, NATURAL FLAVOR*, ANNATTO* (FOR COLOR).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Tapioca syrup*Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener that adds sugar-like sweetness.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived syrup used as a sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
GlycerinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture helper used mainly for shelf and chew.
Additional note
Humectant used to keep texture soft and moist.
Family watchlist
Texture helper
Natural flavor*Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor term with limited ingredient detail.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
Sugar*Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener added alongside other sweeteners.
Additional note
Added refined sugar increases sweetness load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
View all 19 ingredient assessments
Sunflower oil*Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil used as a formulation fat.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used for binding and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Carrot juice concentrate* (for color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than main nutrition.
Additional note
Concentrated juice used mainly for color.
Raisin juice concentrate*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated juice adds sweetness as another sugar source.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice adding sweetness.
Apple juice concentrate* (for color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color and sweetness in a concentrated form.
Additional note
Concentrated juice used for color and sweetness.
Black currant juice concentrate* (for color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used primarily for color rather than main nutrition.
Additional note
Concentrated juice used mainly for color.
Lemon oil*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavoringAdditive
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated flavor oil adds flavor engineering.
Additional note
Concentrated citrus oil used for flavor.
Honey*Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Natural but still an added sweetener.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, but still added sugar.
Annatto* (for color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Used for color rather than food function.
Additional note
Seed-derived color used for yellow-orange tone.
Rice flour*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFlour
What this is
Flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common refined flour, mild processing.
Additional note
Mildly refined grain flour used as a binder.
Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Common baking ingredient, low concern.
Additional note
Leavening agent used in small amounts.
Dried blueberries*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit, category-normal drying.
Additional note
Dried fruit with expected drying processing.
Coconut*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable ingredient with category-normal prep.
Additional note
Recognizable coconut, mild processing for shredding.
Dried purple carrot*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable, mild drying.
Additional note
Dried vegetable, used with color role.
Whole grain oats*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable base ingredient.
Additional note
Recognizable whole grain with category-normal processing.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "carrot", "apple". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cascadian Farm Wild Blueberry Lemon Organic Oats, Wild Blueberries, Coconut, Purple Carrot, Naturally Flavored With Lemon Oil Fruit Infused Chewy Granola Bars: 11g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain oats as first ingredient; Real fruit and vegetable concentrates; Organic ingredients with minimal artificial colors.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugar sources (sugar, honey, tapioca syrup); Low protein for a snack bar; Refined rice flour and sunflower oil included.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
